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NV08 PXU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 PXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play to both front road wheels, suspected inner steering joints

Fail 24 Nov 2021 96,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play to both front road wheels, suspected inner steering joints

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,017 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2019 76,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted at time of test

slight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,334 miles

slight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod end

Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 18 May 2017 62,379 miles

slight play in nearside front steering tie rod end

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Fail 18 May 2017 62,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in nearside front steering tie rod end

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,051 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 48,051 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,935 miles

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 45,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,164 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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NV08 PXU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV08 PXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV08 PXU registered?

NV08 PXU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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